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Agribank Loans Disbursement Increase In 1Q2023/24
By:Staff writer Agricultural loan disbursements by Agribank increased by 40% in 1Q2023/24 (April–June 2023) compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. The recorded increase is mainly driven by triple-digit growth in farmland loans as well as livestock loans. Total loans advanced for the quarter under review stood at N$74.3 million, compared to […]
Africa, The Minerals Giant Playing Meagre Role
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In the new wave of energy transition and fighting climate change, Africa has again come to the rescue of the world in providing the needed raw material. The needed raw materials are such as lithium, copper, nickel, manganese, and cobalt, with African countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Morocco, Madagascar, […]
N$20 Million Worth Medicine At High Risk Of Spoiling
By:Hertha Ekandjo Medicines and other clinics supplies worth about N$20 million kept at the Rundu Medical Store, are at a high risk of spoiling as the hospital struggles to repair the cooling system in the facility which stopped working about two years ago. This was stated by the National Council Standing Committee on Health who […]
Japan Prepares N$28 Billion Investment In Namibian Mining
By:Justicia Shipena Namibia and Japan have signed agreements concerning rare earth metals and green hydrogen. The Japanese government is prepared to invest $1.5 billion Yen in Namibian mining development. This was made known during Japan’s Economic, Trade and Industry Minister, Yasutoshi Nishimura’s recent visit to Namibia, to discuss bilateral relations. The Japanese minister’s visit follows […]
Namibia On Track To Eradicate Maternal Transmission of HIV, Syphilis And Hepatitis B
By:Justicia Shipena Namibia is determined to bring the mother-to-child HIV transmission rate down to less than two percent by 2028, a health official said Monday. Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, made the pledge at the opening session of a joint Regional Validation Committee meeting in Windhoek, with […]
Celebrating Women
By:Dr Ester Kali In today’s ever-evolving world, women continue to break barriers and shatter glass ceilings in various leadership roles. As society embraces the importance of diversity and inclusivity, women leaders are emerging as -paragons of empowering leadership. Through unwavering commitment and effective leadership, these extraordinary women illuminate a path for others, inspiring them to […]
New Nust Chair Calls For Informed Decision-Making … Promises “timely and united governance”
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Interim Chairperson of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) Council, Leake Hangala has called upon the board and management to make informed decisions without wasting time. The interim Nust Council was appointed by the Minister of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation(MHETI), Itah Kandjii-Murangi on 13 Juy 2023 and will serve […]
Biomass Fair Scheduled For September 2023
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Various institutions will congregate for the Standard BankBiomass Fair 2023 at at Gross Barmen Resort, near Okahandja,from the 7 to 9 September 2023. The three-day event, organised by the Namibia Biomass industry Group (N-BiG), the Charcoal Association of Namibia (CAoN) and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), is tailored to nurture […]
Termination Of Black Sea Grain Initiative Raises Global Food Prices – FAO
By: Hertha Ekandjo Global food commodity prices rose in July, influenced by the termination of the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI) and new trade restrictions on rice, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Food Price Index. Russia opted not to renew BSGI on 17 July. The initiative allowed for Ukraine to export agricultural […]
Art Exhibition Highlights Nambian Communities’ Climate Change Challenges
By:Staff writer An Aberystwyth art exhibition in Wales, United Kingdom, will draw attention to the work of villages in Namibia to overcome the challenges of climate change later this month. The photographs that will be on display at GwestyCymru from the 24 August until the end of September highlight the efforts of the Okondjatu community […]